Recommendations for trailer to haul the Jeep

[Mumblewood]

I can’t remember, it’s all at my inlaws house in pullyalop but I can go take a look and bring it home next Saturday. I bought it all at trailers northwest years ago used but I never used it. I was working on something that didn’t work out lol.I'm in no hurry to get rid of it so time is no issue for me. I do not have a receiver for it though, I meant to say that I may have an extra ball mount. I also may have a sway bar also,

I'm up in Snohomish, I might be headed to Rochester for the trailer. I'll message you. What kind of hitch, Blaine says there is a specific one that works best.

 

[mrblaine]

I'm up in Snohomish, I might be headed to Rochester for the trailer. I'll message you. What kind of hitch, Blaine says there is a specific one that works best.

https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution-Hitch/Equal-i-zer/EQ37120ET.html

 

[Apparition]

https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Distribution-Hitch/Equal-i-zer/EQ37120ET.html

Have one of those coming this week. Was cheaper on Amazon.

I just picked up an aluminum framed, wood deck 18’ car trailer for my Moab trip. I did have the requirement as @mrblaine mentioned that I must be able to lower the tailgate as I’m setting my tow rig up as base camp and already added a fridge w/slider.

Added rack and rooftop tent to tow rig.

I went with 3500 lb axles because at this point all I have to pull it is an F150. I’ve got some extra capacity for now.

 

[Kevin Q]

@mrblaine isn't the back of that trailer a giant sail? I would think that would really cause a lot of drag.

This thread is great. I have been looking at trailers. Not sure if worth buying or renting when I need it. Guess I will have to see how things are after I lift my Jeep.

 

[mrblaine]

@mrblaine isn't the back of that trailer a giant sail? I would think that would really cause a lot of drag.

Note the incorporation of welded wire mesh between the pair of drive on ramp areas. Also understand that when the rig is on the trailer, the sail is just a little taller than the tail gate area of the rig. It looks odd without the rig loaded, it doesn't look odd with it loaded.

I do find a bit odd that anyone who drives a vehicle with the aerodynamics of brick is worrying about a tail gate on a trailer though.

 

[mrblaine]

I went with 3500 lb axles because at this point all I have to pull it is an F150. I’ve got some extra capacity for now.

The best comparison is Dana 30 balljoints against F-450 ball joints. The larger axles are so much more durable that they hardly ever have bearing issues. Just about everyone I know with 3500 lb axles has had bearing problems of some sort over the years including myself when I ran them. Those of us who stepped up to the 5200 lb versions just don't have problems. Grease them, get some sort of Bearing Buddy on them, and then forget about them for the most part.

The biggest problem is the trailer needs to be run level with 3500 lb versions or you can overload one of the axles since you are close to capacity. With a 5200, that risk is really reduced since one axle can handle the rig's weight by itself.

 

[Grant Lasson]

I've enjoyed my Aluma 8218 H trailer with the tilt bed. It's a little long for the Jeep but perfect for our sedan. I've also since built a receiver hitch for the tongue so that I can put a bike rack there. I really wouldn't go back to 4 down towing. No wear and tear on the Jeep drivetrain. No moving parts while towing.

 

[Apparition]

The best comparison is Dana 30 balljoints against F-450 ball joints. The larger axles are so much more durable that they hardly ever have bearing issues. Just about everyone I know with 3500 lb axles has had bearing problems of some sort over the years including myself when I ran them. Those of us who stepped up to the 5200 lb versions just don't have problems. Grease them, get some sort of Bearing Buddy on them, and then forget about them for the most part.

The biggest problem is the trailer needs to be run level with 3500 lb versions or you can overload one of the axles since you are close to capacity. With a 5200, that risk is really reduced since one axle can handle the rig's weight by itself.

Hopefully my next truck will be 3/4 ton then I’ll reevaluate. So far it’s working well and has EZ lube hubs. Only towing it 600 miles this weekend.

The place I bought it from said they’ve been impressed with the DCT trailers. And I got a great price for a 2020 model.

 

[Apparition]

Another important thing to get

http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/
I wanted a track system and wheel nets but they said they can’t get them to me before I head to Moab so for now I‘ll be running axle straps and ratchets.

 

[Brokeass Boater]

What more do you do? I did find a couple deck overs but not sure if I can make use of it because my jeep is less than 7' wide

Mostly hauling hay, plus runs to the dump. I have the property to store my trailers and boats that we own. So having a bigger trailer is no big deal, but if I was in a tract house, things would be different I'm sure. I picked up another panel stall awhile go. 6 8x12' welded panels in all, if I had the flatbed, this type of over size is easier to haul,,,gregg

 

[Kevin Q]

I do find a bit odd that anyone who drives a vehicle with the aerodynamics of brick is worrying about a tail gate on a trailer though.

Lol, True! I've towed equipment for work with trailers like that and could feel the drag on the truck.

 

[Brokeass Boater]

I've enjoyed my Aluma 8218 H trailer with the tilt bed. It's a little long for the Jeep but perfect for our sedan. I've also since built a receiver hitch for the tongue so that I can put a bike rack there. I really wouldn't go back to 4 down towing. No wear and tear on the Jeep drivetrain. No moving parts while towing.

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That's a nice trailer you have, gregg

 

[B00mb00m]

Lets talk 14K versus 10K for jeep hauling and tube versus channel in trailer construction material.

I've talked to a few trailer dealers and they have good things to say about Iron Eagle. After researching this Oregon builder, they seem to be very good quality and they're the only trailer mfg that uses Rect Tube versus everyone else uses channel. These are pretty reasonable cost trailers, $4145 for a 10K and $4449 for 14K. If we follow the Dana 30 vs Dana 60 analogy, would the $300 for higher duty axles be worth it? Seems like a small delta for big increase in payload and that likely mean a step up to 8 lug wheels on 14K axles vs 5 lug on 10k axles.

 

[toximus]

https://www.pirate4x4.com/threads/2015-iron-panther-flatbed-car-hauler.2704792/

 

[B00mb00m]

https://www.pirate4x4.com/threads/2015-iron-panther-flatbed-car-hauler.2704792/

Thanks for the link that has only 3.5K axles and is a little shorter than what i want based on my learnings.

Here's one I really like, seems to hit most of the check boxes. Drive-over fenders, 2x 6K axles allow for running 16" rims and bit bigger tires for more ground clearance, channel construction, LED lights, easy lube axles, no dovetail, 102" wide deck, nice colors, made in Texas, so the remote fabrication is a bit of a knock-down vs Oregon or Washington built, it's nice knowing that if I needed to I could visit the factory but overall I really like this trailer.

 

[B00mb00m]

Went down south and picked this trailer up. I talked to a lot of people about trailers and of course everyone has their opinions. The things I distilled from the many conversations and the recommendations from this thread were:

1. Buy new. Up here the used prices are sometimes MORE than new. Seriously, used good trailers were slim pickings and stupid pricey.
2. Don't run the trailer at the limit. This trailer has the 6K axles which run the same wheels and tires as 14K. Frame is I-beam instead of standard C channel.
3. High ground clearance for nasty forest roads. This has no dovetail and uses the bigger OD 16" wheels/tires so overall good clearance. Currently ramps load from the rear. If I absolutely needed more clearance I could do some cutting and move ramps elsewhere. Will use as is for time being.
4. Bonuses: somethings sold me on this trailer over other trailers even though they weren't requirements for purchasing. Color matches my jeep (don't act like it doesn't look good). Drive over fenders allow for wider deck (102") ie more room for future family dirt bike trips. Included spare tire (no other trailer did). Competitive pricing. There are a ton of features for not much more. All the 10k 18'ers were still 4k.

I think this is about the perfect rock crawler trailer for me. Everything I need and a few things I don't.

 

[Wildman]

Congrats on the new trailer... Now I know who to come borrow one from.

 

[Apparition]

Went down south and picked this trailer up. I talked to a lot of people about trailers and of course everyone has their opinions. The things I distilled from the many conversations and the recommendations from this thread were:

1. Buy new. Up here the used prices are sometimes MORE than new. Seriously, used good trailers were slim pickings and stupid pricey.
2. Don't run the trailer at the limit. This trailer has the 6K axles which run the same wheels and tires as 14K. Frame is I-beam instead of standard C channel.
3. High ground clearance for nasty forest roads. This has no dovetail and uses the bigger OD 16" wheels/tires so overall good clearance. Currently ramps load from the rear. If I absolutely needed more clearance I could do some cutting and move ramps elsewhere. Will use as is for time being.
4. Bonuses: somethings sold me on this trailer over other trailers even though they weren't requirements for purchasing. Color matches my jeep (don't act like it doesn't look good). Drive over fenders allow for wider deck (102") ie more room for future family dirt bike trips. Included spare tire (no other trailer did). Competitive pricing. There are a ton of features for not much more. All the 10k 18'ers were still 4k.

I think this is about the perfect rock crawler trailer for me. Everything I need and a few things I don't.

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Looks good

Did you order from Macs tie downs yet?

 

[B00mb00m]

Congrats on the new trailer... Now I know who to come borrow one from.

I know who to call if the Ford breaks down on way to Naches.

 

[Wildman]

I know who to call if the Ford breaks down on way to Naches.

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